Graduate Programs at Bren

The UCSB Bren School offers environmental graduate programs that empower you to develop comprehensive, data-driven solutions to today's critical environmental problems.

 

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Master of Environmental Data Science

EXPLORE MEDS

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Master of Environmental Science & Management

EXPLORE MESM

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PhD in Environmental Science & Management 

EXPLORE PHD

Are you ready to solve environmental problems?

Request more information, get to know the Bren School, and start planning your application today.
 

Bren Grads Change the World

Our alumni are leaders in every sector, tackling environmental issues such as climate change, conservation, and sustainable water and agriculture. Join a vast and active alumni network from day one with the Bren School.

Alumni Stories

Solving Environmental Problems

Explore how the Bren community of students, faculty, and researchers approach solutions to critical environmental problems, and get inspired to bring your ideas to Bren.

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Faculty Research

Bren researchers make valuable contributions with global impact on the most significant environmental issues of our day, from climate change to ocean health. Browse a directory of subject matter experts.

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Communication Focus

Science needs a strong voice now more than ever. The MESM program focus in Communication trains students to become compelling storytellers, strategic communicators, and skilled multimedia producers.

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Eco-Entrepreneurship Focus

Bridging entrepreneurship and environmental solutions, the Eco-E program teaches innovation, agile thinking, business skills, and everything you need to launch an eco-venture.

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Giving

Your support for the Bren School propels innovative environmental leaders and solutions. Learn about opportunities to support student fellowships, academic programs, research, and more.

Our Global Impact

Bren researchers and students develop solutions to critical environmental problems around the world. We are expanding our scientific understanding, planning and implementing viable solutions, and building sustainable industries.

 

News

How Small Changes In Farming Practices Can Yield Big Savings in Agricultural Water Use

Small changes in farming practices could save as much water as switching crops or fallowing fields. Researchers found that improving irrigation efficiency and adopting better agricultural techniques could significantly reduce water use without drastic land-use changes.

A novel approach to tracking conservation reveals more areas may be conserved than currently accounted for

A new study finds that conservation efforts go beyond national parks, highlighting Indigenous governance, community management, and eco-certified production as key contributors to protecting 30% of Earth’s land and water by 2030.

A conservation market could incentivize global ocean protection

A new study suggests a market-based system for 30x30 ocean conservation, letting nations trade credits to cut costs by up to 98% and make marine protection more achievable.

Professor David Tilman awarded National Medal of Science for revealing the importance of biodiversity

Renowned ecologist David Tilman revolutionized biodiversity science, revealing that more diverse ecosystems thrive and earning the National Medal of Science for his groundbreaking work.